Rental Scammer - [email protected]

From: Kevin Burgeson <[email protected]>
Date: August 29, 2013, 11:34:20 PM MDT
To: Michelle Banks
Subject: Acceptance

Dear Michelle

Thank you for taking out time to fill out the rental application. I and my wife Robyn has agreed to lease our unit to you at this time. We want you to make sure you take absolute care of our apartment and treat it like its yours. I'll be visiting next 2 months and stop by just to see how well you are taking good care of our property.

You'll be sending us the rent money every month by Green Dot MoneyPak which you can purchase at any Walmart store around you. The Green Dot MoneyPak should be easier for you, just walk into any Walmart store and have the first month and security deposit done, its fast, secure and convenient to get money across.

I'll have the keys and documents sent to you via FEDEX next day air priority. Please kindly confirm your mailing address you want me to address the parcel to. Here are the contents of the package that would be shipped to you.

1) Entrance and the room Keys
2) Certificate of Apartment Occupancy
3) The house documentary file.
4) Payment Receipt
5) Signed Lease Agreement Paper (attached)

Let me know if you understand everything. Kindly fill out the lease duration part, sign the lease agreement, scan and email it back to me. If you have any comment or question, do not hesitate to email me. Most importantly is make sure you take absolute maintenance of the apartment responsibly.

Get back to me as soon as you can.

Thank you,

Kevin & Robyn

This person asks for a deposit payment via Western Union or MoneyGram to an escrow company with a promise that he will send the keys through a courier company.

Sounds safe. It's not!
The emails claiming to be from the company are fake.

At other times, he will ask for proof that you are able to pay the deposit and rent due to a string of time wasters.
This proof is in the form of a Western Union or MoneyGram payment to a lawyer,a friend or family member.

In either case, if payment is made and you give this person the details, they will collect the money.
You will not hear from them again.

All the details such as names, addresses, pictures etc. that the scammer uses in order to back up his story, are stolen from elsewhere.

If you are reading this because you are looking for property to rent, and you are in contact with this thief you are probably searching Craigslist, Gumtree or similar listing sites. If you receive any requests from 'Landlords' asking for some kind of payment before viewing, then it will also be a scam. Please forward the mail to me at the address in my signature line and I will investigate and list them if necessary.

[email protected]

Hello,

Thank you for your interest in my apartment. My name is Kevin Burgeson, I am the owner of the apartment you are inquiring. I resided in the apartment with my family, my wife Robyn and our only daughter and presently we've moved to Missouri, United states on a new job placement with Microsoft Corp and presently the unit is available for rent for $600 per month unfurnished including the utilities (Heat, hydro, Washer&dryer, electricity and security). With a dedicated parking space. So this is not a sublet nor guestroom.

A lovely breakfast bar and nook, and a built-in desk! The family den is perfect for movie nights, built-in cabinets, and serene view of the street. Luxurious bath with his/hers vanities, jetted tub, separate shower and glass block windows!
We are looking for someone responsible that would take care of our apartment like theirs. Short and Long lease are welcome, cos we'll be here for a long time. I'm sorry you may not be able to see the inside of the unit right now, but the pictures of the interior i posted. You may go by the apartment to have a look of the neighborhood and environment If you'll like to take things further do get back to me so I can email you the rental application form and then we can proceed further.You can text me on (573) 207-2447 or call me on (816)298-1374 .

Please click on the link to view the pictures of the apartment: http://robynnburgeson.imgur.com/all/

BEDROOM: 1
BATHROOM: 1
RENTAL AMOUNT...........$600/per month
SECURITY DEPOSIT........$500
ADDRESS........ 1027 N Ogden Drive, West Hollywood,CA 90046
STATUS: AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE MOVE IN.
PETS ALLOWED. (WELL BEHAVED)
FIRST MONTH WITH SECURITY DEPOSIT TO BE PAID TO MOVE IN.

Once again thank you for your interest. Hope to hear from you again.

Regards,

Kevin & Robyn Burgeson

They're still at it, apparently...
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RE: $600 / 1br - WONDERFUL GLENDALE APARTMENT (GLENDALE)
From: Kevin Burgeson <[email protected]>
Date: Mon, Dec 23, 2013 2:57 pm
Hello,

Thank you for your interest in my apartment. My name is Kevin Burgeson, I am the owner of the apartment you are inquiring. I resided in the apartment with my family, my wife Robyn and our only daughter and presently we've moved to Missouri, United states on a new job placement with Microsoft Corp and presently the unit is available for rent for $600 per month unfurnished including the utilities (Heat, hydro, Washer&dryer, electricity and security). With a dedicated parking space. So this is not a sublet nor guestroom.

A lovely breakfast bar and nook, and a built-in desk! The family den is perfect for movie nights, built-in cabinets, and serene view of the street. Luxurious bath with his/hers vanities, jetted tub, separate shower and glass block windows!

We are looking for someone responsible that would take care of our apartment like theirs. Short and Long lease are welcome, cos we'll be here for a long time. I'm sorry you may not be able to see the inside of the unit right now, but the pictures of the interior i posted. You may go by the apartment to have a look of the neighborhood and environment If you'll like to take things further do get back to me so I can email you the rental application form and then we can proceed further.You can text me on (573) 207-2447 or call me on (816)298-1374 .

Please click on the link to view the pictures of the apartment: http://robynnburgeson.imgur.com/all/

BEDROOM: 1
BATHROOM: 1
RENTAL AMOUNT...........$600/per month
SECURITY DEPOSIT........$500
ADDRESS........ 355 W Lexington Dr #5, Glendale, CA 91203
STATUS: AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE MOVE IN.
PETS ALLOWED. (WELL BEHAVED)
FIRST MONTH WITH SECURITY DEPOSIT TO BE PAID TO MOVE IN.

Once again thank you for your interest. Hope to hear from you again.

Regards,

Kevin & Robyn Burgeson

Yep.
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Thank you for taking out time to fill out the rental application. I and my wife Robyn has agreed to lease our unit to you at this time. We want you to make sure you take absolute care of our apartment and treat it like its yours. I'll be visiting next 2 months and stop by just to see how well you are taking good care of our property.

You'll be sending us the rent money every month by Green Dot MoneyPak which you can purchase at any Walmart store around you. The Green Dot MoneyPak should be easier for you, just walk into any Walmart store and have the first month and security deposit done, its fast, secure and convenient to get money across.

I'll have the keys and documents sent to you via FEDEX next day air priority. Please kindly confirm your mailing address you want me to address the parcel to. Here are the contents of the package that would be shipped to you.

1) Entrance and the room Keys
2) Certificate of Apartment Occupancy
3) The house documentary file.
4) Payment Receipt
5) Signed Lease Agreement Paper (attached)

Let me know if you understand everything. Kindly fill out the lease duration part, sign the lease agreement, scan and email it back to me. If you have any comment or question, do not hesitate to email me. Most importantly is make sure you take absolute maintenance of the apartment responsibly.

Get back to me as soon as you can.

Thank you,

Kevin & Robyn

Ya.... I should have seen this post a lot sooner. Turns out I just got scammed...... FML

Beware, they are now using New names, David & Debra Crowe. But same link to "view" pictures of the inside of the unit.

Hello,

Thank you for your interest in my apartment. My name is David Crowe, I am the owner of the apartment you are inquiring. I resided in the apartment with my family, my wife Debra and our only daughter and presently we've moved to Missouri, United states on a new job placement with Microsoft Corp and presently the unit is available for rent for $800 per month unfurnished including the utilities (Heat, hydro, Washer&dryer, electricity and security). With a dedicated parking space. So this is not a sublet nor guestroom.

A lovely breakfast bar and nook, and a built-in desk! The family den is perfect for movie nights, built-in cabinets, and serene view of the street. Luxurious bath with his/hers vanities, jetted tub, separate shower and glass block windows!

We are looking for someone responsible that would take care of our apartment like theirs. Short and Long lease are welcome, cos we'll be here for a long time. I'm sorry you may not be able to see the inside of the unit right now, but the pictures of the interior i posted. You may go by the apartment to have a look of the neighborhood and environment If you'll like to take things further do get back to me so I can email you the rental application form and then we can proceed further.You can text or call me on (831)920-3597

Please click on the link to view the pictures of the apartment:http://robynnburgeson.imgur.com/all/

BEDROOM: 2
BATHROOM: 2
RENTAL AMOUNT...........$800/per month
SECURITY DEPOSIT........$500
ADDRESS........ 4740 Sawtelle Blvd ,Culver City, CA 90230
STATUS: AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE MOVE IN.
PETS ALLOWED. (WELL BEHAVED)
FIRST MONTH WITH SECURITY DEPOSIT TO BE PAID TO MOVE IN.
 

Once again thank you for your interest. Hope to hear from you again.
 
Regards,

David & Debra Crowe

Welcome to Scamwarners CGualajara,

Thank you for the update. What was the email address they used with you?

What?! I almost got scammed?
I knew everything sounded too good to be true.

"Hello,

Thank you for your interest in my apartment. My name is David Crowe, I am the owner of the apartment you are inquiring. I resided in the apartment with my family, my wife Debra and our only daughter and presently we've moved to Missouri, United states on a new job placement with Microsoft Corp and presently the unit is available for rent for $600 per month unfurnished including the utilities (Heat, hydro, Washer&dryer, electricity and security). With a dedicated parking space. So this is not a sublet nor guestroom.

A lovely breakfast bar and nook, and a built-in desk! The family den is perfect for movie nights, built-in cabinets, and serene view of the street. Luxurious bath with his/hers vanities, jetted tub, separate shower and glass block windows!

We are looking for someone responsible that would take care of our apartment like theirs. Short and Long lease are welcome, because we'll be here for a long time. I'm sorry you may not be able to see the inside of the unit right now, but the pictures of the interior i posted. You may go by the apartment to have a look of the neighborhood and environment If you'll like to take things further do get back to me with your email address so I can email you the rental application form and then we can proceed further. You can text or call me on (831)920-3597

Please click on the link to view the pictures of the apartment:http://robynnburgeson.imgur.com/all/

BEDROOM: 1
BATHROOM: 1
RENTAL AMOUNT...........$600/per month
SECURITY DEPOSIT........$500
ADDRESS........ 4101 Warner Blvd Burbank Ca 91505
STATUS: AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE MOVE IN.
PETS ALLOWED. (WELL BEHAVED)
FIRST MONTH WITH SECURITY DEPOSIT TO BE PAID TO MOVE IN.

Once again thank you for your interest. Hope to hear from you again.

Regards,

David Crowe "

from an email that I received after responding to their fraudulent Craigslist ad (July 1, 2014 Pasadena CA)

Hello,

Thank you for your interest in my apartment. My name is David Crowe, I am the owner of the apartment you are inquiring. I resided in the apartment with my family, my wife Debra and our only daughter and presently we've moved to Missouri, United states on a new job placement with Microsoft Corp and presently the unit is available for rent for $800 per month unfurnished including the utilities (Heat, hydro, Washer&dryer, electricity and security). With a dedicated parking space. So this is not a sublet nor guestroom.

A lovely breakfast bar and nook, and a built-in desk! The family den is perfect for movie nights, built-in cabinets, and serene view of the street. Luxurious bath with his/hers vanities, jetted tub, separate shower and glass block windows!

We are looking for someone responsible that would take care of our apartment like theirs. Short and Long lease are welcome, cos we'll be here for a long time. I'm sorry you may not be able to see the inside of the unit right now, but the pictures of the interior i posted. You may go by the apartment to have a look of the neighborhood and environment If you'll like to take things further do get back to me so I can email you the rental application form and then we can proceed further.You can text or call me on (831)920-3597

Please click on the link to view the pictures of the apartment: http://robynnburgeson.imgur.com/all/

BEDROOM: 2
BATHROOM: 2
RENTAL AMOUNT...........$800/per month
SECURITY DEPOSIT........$500
ADDRESS........ 1071 Avoca Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105
STATUS: AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE MOVE IN.
PETS ALLOWED. (WELL BEHAVED)
FIRST MONTH WITH SECURITY DEPOSIT TO BE PAID TO MOVE IN.

Once again thank you for your interest. Hope to hear from you again.

Regards,

David & Debra Crowe

Wow, thank goodness for Google and this website! I almost got scammed by these guys. They even sent nice fake pictures and everything. I think it was a response from a craigslist ad. That price was really too good to be true *sigh*

From: David Ozturk <[email protected]>
Hello,

Thank you for your interest in my apartment. My name is David Ozturk, I am the owner of the apartment you are inquiring. I resided in the apartment with my family, my wife Tammy and our only daughter and presently we've moved to Delaware, United states on a new job placement with Naver Corp and presently the unit is available for rent for $600 per month unfurnished including the utilities (Heat, hydro, Washer&dryer, electricity, Garbage ). With a dedicated parking space. So this is not a sublet nor guestroom.

A lovely breakfast bar and nook, and a built-in desk! The family den is perfect for movie nights, built-in cabinets, and serene view of the street. Luxurious bath with his/hers vanities, jetted tub, separate shower and glass block windows!

We are looking for someone responsible that would take care of our apartment like theirs. Short and Long lease are welcome, because we'll be here for a long time. I'm sorry you may not be able to see the inside of the unit right now, but the pictures of the interior i posted. You may go by the apartment to have a look of the neighborhood and environment If you'll like to take things further do get back to me with your email address so I can email you the rental application form and then we can proceed further. You can text 302-966-9430

Please see pictures attached

BEDROOM: 1
BATHROOM: 1
RENTAL AMOUNT...........$600/per month
SECURITY DEPOSIT........$400
ADDRESS........ 355 W Lexington Dr #5, Glendale, CA 91203
STATUS: AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE MOVE IN.
PETS ALLOWED. (WELL BEHAVED)
FIRST MONTH WITH SECURITY DEPOSIT TO BE PAID TO MOVE IN.

Once again thank you for your interest. Hope to hear from you again.

Regards,
David Ozturk

Sigh. Too good to be true, of course, for this broke girl looking for a decent place to live. :-/ I knew as soon as I read the weird language and overly-detailed explanation that something was wrong. I'm really glad I found this website to confirm it. Here's the latest name this guy is using.

Hello,

Thank you for your interest in my apartment. My name is James Johnson, I am the owner of the apartment you are inquiring. I resided in the apartment with my family, my wife Evelyn and our only daughter and presently we've moved to Mississippi, United states on a new job placement with Microsoft Corp and presently the unit is available for rent for $600 per month unfurnished including the utilities (Heat, hydro, Washer&dryer, electricity and security). With a dedicated parking space. So this is not a sublet nor guestroom.

A lovely breakfast bar and nook, and a built-in desk! The family den is perfect for movie nights, built-in cabinets, and serene view of the street. Luxurious bath with his/hers vanities, jetted tub, separate shower and glass block windows!

We are looking for someone responsible that would take care of our apartment like theirs. Short and Long lease are welcome, because we'll be here for a long time. I'm sorry you may not be able to see the inside of the unit right now, but the pictures of the interior i posted. You may go by the apartment to have a look of the neighborhood and environment If you'll like to take things further do get back to me with your email address so I can email you the rental application form and then we can proceed further. You can text or call me on (831)920-3597

Please click on the link to view the pictures of the apartment: http://myapartmentpics.imgur.com/all/
PS: Use the link on a computer because it might not work with your phone browser.

BEDROOM: 1
BATHROOM: 1
RENTAL AMOUNT...........$600/per month
SECURITY DEPOSIT........$500
ADDRESS........ 355 W Lexington Dr #5, Glendale, CA 91203
STATUS: AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE MOVE IN.
PETS ALLOWED. (WELL BEHAVED)
FIRST MONTH WITH SECURITY DEPOSIT TO BE PAID TO MOVE IN.

Once again thank you for your interest. Hope to hear from you again.

Regards,

James Johnson